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Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Recognized for Addressing Digital Divide During Pandemic

Digital Promise

Closing the digital divide became even more important last year as students without reliable internet access at home struggled to connect to their classes. Courses such as “Moving Forward with Hybrid Learning” and “Creating Digitally Inclusive and Accessible Learning Experiences” are aligned with Digital Promise micro-credentials.

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How computer science education bridges the digital divide

eSchool News

We use Computer science to visualize and analyze data, design, and develop complex, yet intuitive, visual interfaces for digital tools. Digital divide Our computer science courses needed to be accessible to all students, including those without connectivity or a sophisticated device.

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How computer science education bridges the digital divide

eSchool News

We use Computer science to visualize and analyze data, design, and develop complex, yet intuitive, visual interfaces for digital tools. Digital divide Our computer science courses needed to be accessible to all students, including those without connectivity or a sophisticated device.

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Smarter Classrooms for Today and Tomorrow

eSchool News

VR and AR can transport students to distant lands, historical events, or even the depths of the human body, making abstract concepts tangible and engaging. Moreover, smarter classrooms harness the power of data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to personalize the learning experience at an unprecedented scale.

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Championing Students to be a Force for Good in Their Communities

Edsurge

We encourage youth to submit ideas focused on one of the following three categories: Digital Empowerment, Equity In Action and Thriving Planet. Digital Empowerment ideas can be solutions that help bridge the digital divide. Project 10Million is one of our education initiatives aimed at closing the digital divide.

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3 Ways edtech can help education get back on track

Neo LMS

The digital divide in accessing learning and teaching tools and large gaps in teacher’s access to digital training are other areas of concern. These include social media interaction, collecting first-hand data during a one-on-one discussion at events, and engaging in customer focus groups online and in person.

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Important Lessons Learned During the Pandemic and How They Can Drive Needed Change

A Principal's Reflections

At the same time, the digital divide has to be tackled where all learners have equitable access to a device, reliable WIFI, and quality resources. The majority of educators will agree that one and done, as well as drive-by days or events, don’t lead to meaningful changes to practice at scale.

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